- Leeds eye Milan’s Swiss star Okafor
- Will join Calvert-Lewin in attack
- Daniel Farke’s eyes are on survival after promotion
The Yorkshire club have wasted no time strengthening their frontline this summer. Former Wolfsburg and Manchester City striker Lukas Nmecha has arrived on a free transfer, while the Whites have also secured an agreement in principle for Dominic Calvert-Lewin, another free signing after the England forward departed from Everton.
Now, manager Daniel Farke has set his sights on Okafor. His career began in the youth system at Swiss outfit FC Basel, where he made his senior debut in May 2018. A year later, he sealed a move to Austrian giants Red Bull Salzburg, where he flourished. Over four seasons, he racked up 110 appearances, finding the net 34 times and laying on 23 assists; the rich vein of form that earned him his Serie A switch.
Milan brought Okafor to San Siro in July 2023, hoping to harness his pace and direct attacking threat. The forward has since played 53 matches for the Rossoneri, scoring seven goals, but repeated injury setbacks have stalled his momentum. The flashes of brilliance have been there, yet consistency has proven elusive, something Leeds hope they can reignite in England. He spent the latter half of last season on loan at Napoli and made four appearances for the reigning Italian champions.
Leeds will open their top-flight campaign with a home clash against Everton on Monday.
